Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Oxnard, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories
Oxnard
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
202,279 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 94°F
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 55°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Roseville by $21,856/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Higher unemployment (5.9% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
63% less violent crime than Oxnard
Households earn $21,856 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.5%)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Oxnard
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$21,856
$112,265 vs $90,409/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
63% lower
219.2 vs 596.4 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.9% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
20.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Oxnard, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.5⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $587,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,907⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,409 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 130⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 69.7% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Oxnard | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 72.9°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.9" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 202,279 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.2% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxnard's cost of living index is 113.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 14 of 22 categories. Oxnard wins 8 and Roseville wins 14. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Oxnard to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($587,200 vs $596,700 median home), income ($90,409 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Oxnard, CA and Roseville, CA are about 337 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.